A Hutchinson man charged with attempted first degree murder, or in the alternative aggravated battery, and a charge of stalking in what is a domestic case is competent to stand trial. That was the ruling Friday morning for Franklin Williams of 901 East 12th.

Williams is alleged to have attacked 29-year-old Dawn Smith in the parking lot of her residence back in January of last year, causing numerous wounds to her head. She was first taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for treatment, then transported to a Wichita hospital where she was listed in serious condition.

The attack reported just after 6 a-m on January 26, of last year in the 100 block of East A, with police arriving quickly, and Williams being suspected of the crimes shortly after.

His attorney, former Sedgwick County Judge Rebecca Pilshaw who’s now in private practice had asked for the evaluation, and it apparently show he’s competent.

The case is now expected to go to trial on May 1.

Williams has prior convictions including attempted murder, aggravated battery and attempted kidnapping out of Sedgwick County.